Dr. Springer

Dr. Robert Springer is a 1990 graduate of The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.  He has practiced in Jasper for the last 8 years.  Prior to coming to Jasper, he practiced in the north metro Atlanta area.  Dr. Springer is a companion animal Veterinarian with interests in preventative care, wellness, internal medicine and general surgery.  He and his wife Jeni live in Jasper with their 3 Huskies, 2 Chihuahuas, and 2 cats.

Dr. Tessa Horslev
Dr. Tessa Horslev is a 2009 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is a companion animal veterinarian whose professional interests include general wellness care and small animal internal medicine.  She is thankful every day to work in such a rewarding profession and enjoys forming long term relationships with clients and patients.  She and her husband enjoy watching their children pursue their passions on the sports fields and in the classroom.  They have a rescue dog named “Hudson” and their cat, “Mr. Crumlish.”
Dr. Ray Ball
Dr. Ray Ball is originally from Lexington, Kentucky, however the Tampa Bay area has been his home since 1996.  He moved to Tampa from his residency to  take a position as a veterinarian at Busch Gardens.  After 14 years at Busch Gardens, he became veterinarian at Lowry Park Zoo (now ZooTampa).  In mid-2019 he left full time clinical medicine to pursue teaching.  Currently he is a staff Veterinarian at Sunrise Veterinary Hospital and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Eckerd College during the winter months.  During his 25+ years of mixed animal medicine, he has had the opportunity to work with amazing animals and people on 6 continents.  His professional interests are reflected in the courses he teaches that range from exotic animals and large animal medicine, anatomy, comparative physiology, and animal nutrition. Dr. Ball has worked with the ASPCA in their Spay/Neuter programs for many years and has strong small animal surgical and diagnostic skills.  He and his wife Jodi currently spend their time in Tampa and Cherry Log, GA.
Dr. Porter Wilbanks
(Bio coming soon)